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03-20-2007 | 03:54 PM
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My apology to Fountain40icbm. Ride quality was not mentioned. Won't happen again hombre. Gladiators are very cool boats and if I didn't need a cabin( which I really don't I guess) a Glad would be on my list. It is one of the best looking offshore boats out there. Great lines. Sorry agin for the disruption
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03-20-2007 | 03:56 PM
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Thank You itilldo. Let me know what your looking for and I'll help you find it!!
03-20-2007 | 04:10 PM
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03-20-2007 | 04:13 PM
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03-20-2007 | 04:49 PM
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Don't think we can help you on one in that price range. you might have to wait a few years on that on. I have an idea though- Shogren Performance has a 2002 35 lightning with 496hos that is pretty cheap. Boat will still probably run close to 80mph but will be super reliable and fuel efficient. Check it out- www.chicagofountain.com. Could probably be bought for under 100k. Its worth looking at. F40icbm- How would you rate your 38 sling to a 42 lightning? I have considered jumping ship to a Slingshot.
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03-20-2007 | 05:10 PM
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My apology to Fountain40icbm. Ride quality was not mentioned. Won't happen again hombre. Gladiators are very cool boats and if I didn't need a cabin( which I really don't I guess) a Glad would be on my list. It is one of the best looking offshore boats out there. Great lines. Sorry agin for the disruption
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03-20-2007 | 09:11 PM
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You would take whatever your dad bought and let you ride in.
There are a few used cigs on the market that I would take over most new fountains as well. There are also a few used outerlimits that I would take over most new Cigs. I think you are beating a dead horse here. Here is what we have learned.
1. Fountains are faster than Cigs.
2. Fountains cost less than Cigs.
3. Cigs finish is better.
4. Re-sale sucks on both in todays market.
There are a few used cigs on the market that I would take over most new fountains as well. There are also a few used outerlimits that I would take over most new Cigs. I think you are beating a dead horse here. Here is what we have learned.
1. Fountains are faster than Cigs.
2. Fountains cost less than Cigs.
3. Cigs finish is better.
4. Re-sale sucks on both in todays market.
03-20-2007 | 09:19 PM
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Yeah man - any time he wants to go away is good with me and I would venture to say good with most of us who have listened to his enlightened posts on just how bad our Fountains really are.
03-20-2007 | 09:27 PM
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Me get kicked out the the Cig forum?? Why would you say that. I was not bashing Fountain. I was stating real fact and even complimented Fountain multiple times. You are the type of people I stated about when I first replied to this thread. You know I have alot to say about which boats we own and such. Have I said the Gladiator was the best boat in the world. No!! So you can stop with the Daddy comments!! You my friend are the one acting like a kid!!! Not me!! Do you know any of those people listed above and they listen to what you have to say??? I doubt it!! As a matter of fact people that respond on this thread have asked me questions about some boats and I responded with truthfull facts. You my friend are not worth my time or effort and I am done. This was staring to get back to the main purpose of the thread, then you came along. I will go back to the Cig forum now!!
